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Summer is here, which means it's a good time to make sure to carry a little cash. Whether you're grabbing a paleta at the beach or ducking into an old dive bar, many Chicago spots remain cash-only, despite the trend toward cashless. Back in February, City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco spoke with restaurant owners to learn why, and she told host Jacoby Cochran what she found. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

This week, Leigh Giangreco reports on why so many foreigners—as well as American citizens living abroad—are now afraid to travel to, of all places, the United States. Then, Clara Molot has an update on a mysterious cancer surge among young alumni of Roanoke College. And finally, Carrie Monahan looks at the general store in the small Long Island town of Sagaponack and its new proprietor who, it turns out, is a billionaire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago's birthday is coming up, spring is around the corner, and the city's preparing to dye the river green — welcome to March in Chicago. Host Jacoby Cochran, contributor Leigh Giangreco, and digital marketing manager Jermaine Thomas are here with their tips for making the most of the month, including handling the weather, finding art shows for Women's History Month, and going beyond green beer for St. Paddy's Day. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Chicago community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of March in Chicago, check out Hey Chicago's take on what to do this month.  City Cast Chicago's guide to March is made possible by our awesome sponsors, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Steppenwolf Theatre. City Cast Chicago is also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Reach us at chicago@citycast.fm.

We spent a lot of time online in 2024, and despite our individual bubbles, there were some moments that landed on all of our feeds. What were the most viral moments that came out of Chicago in 2024? And which one was the best? Or at least the one we just couldn't get away from? Host Jacoby Cochran and contributor Leigh Giangreco take on a classic City Cast Chicago bracket to find Chicago's most viral moment of 2024. Vote on what you think was Chicago's most viral moment. Update: City Approves Pilsen Metal Shredder  Good News: Silver Room Anniversary Weekend Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about our sponsors: Joffrey Ballet — save 10% with code SNOW10 for the December 26 and 27 performances! Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

City Council prepares to vote on Mayor Johnson's revised budget proposal. President-elect Trump's border czar warns that mass deportations could start in Chicago. The prosecution wraps up its case in the Madigan corruption trial. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with freelance journalist Leigh Giangreco, WTTW News correspondent Nick Blumberg and Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter Tina Sfondeles. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

In the lead-up to last week's Democratic National Convention, Chicagoans were told time and time again that neighborhood restaurants would see a boost during the week. City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco tells host Jacoby Cochran if the convention impacted local restaurants as promised.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 If you enjoyed today's interview with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events Program Director Event Productions, Neal Heitz, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 28 episode: Chicago Association of Realtors Wastenot — use code citycastcompost to test the service with a free month. Taste of Polonia Art City — use code 5off to save on your next visit. Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Illinois Democrats endorse Kamala Harris in her presidential bid. Plus, body-cam footage of a fatal police shooting in Springfield renews calls for police reform. Reset breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. Our panel this week: Brandon Pope, reporter and anchor for CW 26; Leigh Giangreco, freelance journalist; and Jake Sheridan, City Hall reporter for Chicago Tribune. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

A last-minute measure tucked in the Illinois budget meant to give retailers a break is infuriating airlines and credit card companies. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses the provision with host Amy Guth.Plus: Michigan Avenue office landlord hit with $29 million foreclosure lawsuit, Oberweis Dairy sold in bankruptcy auction, FAA vows to maintain scrutiny on Boeing, why Amazon now owns a big slice of Grubhub and Columbia College Chicago lays off 70 staffers amid budget crisis.

On this airing of Your Money Matters hosted by Jon Hansen: Jon is joined by Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Leigh Giangreco to discuss the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act in the latest Illinois budget. Leigh breaks down the fee, how it would be used at retailers, and why credit card companies are upset about it. Plus, […]

From prosecutors to legal coaches for protesters, preparations are underway for the Democratic National Convention this summer in Chicago. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about lawyers making the rounds with protesters and plans from various agencies, including the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.Plus: Legislature looks at tax breaks for quantum computing; WeWork shuttering Fulton Market location, keeping others in Chicago; Tempus, Chicago's biotech darling, files to go public; Fitch lowers the University of Chicago's financial outlook to negative; and U.S. to deploy more than $50 million to shield private hospitals from cyberattacks.

This week as pro-Palestinian protests picked up on campuses across the country, Chicago area students also began setting up encampments demanding universities divest from direct support of Israel as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 34,000 people. Crain's Chicago reporter Leigh Giangreco and Block Club Chicago's Maxwell Evans are here with the latest, including what student organizers are saying and a response from the Midwest Anti Defamation League. Plus, former gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is accused of colluding with a super PAC, an iconic Greater Grand Crossing Blues club is reopening, and did y'all hear that new Kendrick dis?  Good news: Call and Response Bookstore Grand Opening    Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another gunshot detection company is looking for a way in with the city. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco and host Amy Guth discuss ShotSpotter's uncertain fate in Chicago.Plus: Peeling back the sticker price on Bears stadium reveals even more costs, Foxtrot and Dom's suppliers face fallout from abrupt closures, three Chicago-area bridges among the most vulnerable in the U.S. and American dropping some global flights on Boeing 787 delays.

Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability releases body cam footage from a deadly March traffic stop where officers fired nearly 100 shots in less than a minute. Plus, new legislation aims to close a race gap in teacher evaluations, and stargazers head downstate for a total solar eclipse. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with Andy Grimm of the Chicago Sun-Times, Ravi Baichwal at ABC 7 News, and Leigh Giangreco with Crain's Chicago Business. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

At City Hall, a progressive crusader has stepped into the chief of staff role. Crain's Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about Cristina Pacione-Zayas, the newest member of the city's “Core Four.”Plus: The city rejects a new revenue source in Sox and Bears stadium talks, Illinois awards another $25 million to build EV chargers, CPD tells City Council DNC security maps to be released in early July and Uber is adding taxis to its app in Chicago.

Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about CTA ridership, particularly about a growing cluster of riders swapping their Ventra cards for car keys as the agency struggles to get back to pre-pandemic service levels.Plus: Restaurateur's plan for Goose Island dining and entertainment complex scrapped, Durbin wants Buttigieg to broker O'Hare expansion, Blackstone to pay $10 billion for apartment company and a judge orders Motorola rival to pay $1 million-a-day fine and suspend sales.

Tabulating the state's attorney race may have seemed like it was taking a minute, but the Chicago Board of Elections says the count is still within the letter of the law. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses the race and how mail-in ballots may change how we think about election night results.Plus: Discover CEO resigns weeks after starting the job, Old National Bank CFO facing child molestation charges, former staff of Signature Room to get $1.5 million in back pay, Uncle Julio's abruptly closes after 3 decades in Lincoln Park, Blommer laying off more than 200 workers with plant closure and Northwestern files application for a temporary on-campus stadium.

Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the waning state of Irish political power in Chicago and Illinois.Plus: Bally's suitor says buyout wouldn't impact Chicago casino, bike trail connecting Chicago to Michigan gets another green light, McDonald's experiences widespread system outage, large South Loop apartment tower sold and betting begins at Wrigley Field sportsbook.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield. Former state Senator Terry Link is sentenced to probation for tax evasion. Plus, votes will count for the “Bring Chicago Home” referendum, and former president Donald Trump remains on the primary ballot. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with WTTW political correspondent Amanda Vinicky, WBEZ city government and politics reporter Tessa Weinberg and Crain's Chicago Business government and politics reporter Leigh Giangreco. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Votes on the anti-homelessness tax measure are set to be counted after the Illinois Appellate Court reversed an earlier ruling removing it from the ballot. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco recaps the contentious court battle with host Amy Guth.Plus: Grubhub moving HQ to Merchandise Mart, Tempus lab workers overwhelmingly vote for union, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association receives $21 million gift and Rivian's factory pause deals fresh blow to Georgia factory plans.

The city reached an agreement for a ShotSpotter contract extension after confusion amid a possible shutoff of the gunshot detection system. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the city's future plans with the technology that the city has in use in 12 police districts.Plus: Chicago has one of the largest income inequality gaps in the country, FTC sues to block $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, Boeing hit by damning report faulting safety procedures, Laura Ricketts and Chicago Red Stars want in on taxpayer-funded stadium talks, the Cubs want $30 million to boost security outside Wrigley Field for a possible All-Star Game.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

For Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the DNC could be a dress rehearsal for a presidential run. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Revised Bally's site plan gets green light from City Hall, treasurer's office lowers late fees for property taxes, Lurie confirms network breached by "known criminal threat actor," US Foods wins lawsuit against Boston Market and Northwestern eyes football games at Wrigley, Guaranteed Rate and Soldier Field.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

Mayor Johnson wants Chicago to say goodbye to gas. Pritzker joins Democratic governors in asking the federal government for help with addressing the needs of migrants. A Chicago police officer is sentenced for participating in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Nearly a third of alders ask Mayor Johnson to scrap the 60-day shelter limit policy for migrants, while City Council debates cracking down on dollar stores. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with Leigh Giangreco, government and politics reporter, Crain's Chicago Business, Brandon Pope, reporter/anchor at CW 26 and Madison Savedra, Block Club Chicago reporter covering Pilsen, Little Village and Back of the Yards.

The Johnson administration's use of its do-not-hire list is once again in the spotlight. Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: City reportedly has only an informal deal for NASCAR to pay more; University of Illinois freezes in-state tuition this year; feds order city to promote, pay Midway whistleblower; and United Airlines CEO exploring Max 10 alternatives after Boeing missteps.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

Four former employees in the mayor's office say they were improperly placed on City Hall's do-not-hire list. Reset talks with Leigh Giangreco, government and politics reporter for Crain's Chicago Business and David Greising, president, Better Government Association about those stories and how the city's do-not-hire list is supposed to work.

Crain's reporters Leigh Giangreco and Justin Laurence join host Amy Guth to discuss the biggest stories in state and local politics of the last year, including the trial and recent conviction of Ed Burke, and what to watch for in 2024: the trial of Mike Madigan, the 2024 DNC in Chicago and more.Plus: Another hack freezes real estate closings around Chicago, Stellantis brings back 165 workers from idled Belvidere plant and potential buyer in talks to acquire Zurich hotel from Hyatt.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

As the corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke goes to the jury, Crain's reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the proceedings.Plus: McDonald's seeks tighter child labor compliance by franchisees, hotel-to-apartments conversion planned in Streeterville, Southwest Airlines fined $140 million over 2022 meltdown and part-time Columbia College faculty reach agreement.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

With the federal corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke underway, Crain's reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about wiretap recordings, key players and delays in the case so far.Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson wants his administration to come up with solutions to streamline the city's real estate development process; Discover names a new CEO; Ernst & Young is cutting U.S. jobs; and a medical device startup with UChicago roots has raised $2 million.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

One of Brandon Johnson's top City Council allies resigns his leadership post; state legislators wrap up fall veto session; President Biden visits UAW workers at Belvidere auto plant and is met with protesters. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in our Weekly News Recap with Leigh Giangreco, government and politics reporter for Crain's Chicago Business; Ravi Baichwal, anchor at ABC7; and Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. If you want to check out more Reset conversations, go to wbez.org/reset.

Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about Cook County residential property taxes in the northern suburbs, which are going up by 15.7%. Plus: Northwestern's stadium proposal narrowly survives first Evanston City Council vote, GE HealthCare stock up after beating investor estimates, McDonald's tops estimates on higher prices as U.S. visits dip and Field Museum receives $20 million gift for education initiatives.

Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about the CTA's $2 billion budget for 2024 as it holds off on adding service. Plus: United expands focus to economy class; Ferrara Candy is buying Jelly Belly; Chicago wins Fitch upgrade on better economy, moderating debt; and just a fraction of craft cannabis growers operational in Illinois, despite dedicated fund.

Chicago sues chemical manufacturer Monsanto over polluted waterways. The defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears resigns, and the team cuts its backup quarterback. Reset breaks down those stories and more with this week's panel of journalists: Leigh Giangreco, government and politics reporter at Crain's Chicago Business, Jacoby Cochran, host of City Cast Chicago, and Mick Dumke, investigative editor and reporter at Block Club Chicago.

Crain's Chicago Business political reporter Leigh Giangreco joins Rob Johnson on the Big 89 to discuss the significant effects of migrants on the budget, who might feel the impact of the budget gap, and Mayor Johnson's ability to maintain lower property taxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget forecast estimates that Chicago will face a 538-million-dollar shortfall in 2024. Bret Gogoel welcomes Leigh Giangreco, Reporter for Crain's Chicago Business, to discuss the city's financial position and how it compares to the last administration'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget forecast estimates that Chicago will face a 538-million-dollar shortfall in 2024. Bret Gogoel welcomes Leigh Giangreco, Reporter for Crain's Chicago Business, to discuss the city's financial position and how it compares to the last administration'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crain's politics reporter Leigh Giangreco talks with host Amy Guth about how the city plans to address the migrant crisis in Chicago. Plus: Northwestern and U of C move up in rankings of startup founders, Sterling Bay plans 29-story Fulton Market apartment building, survey finds arts sector's equity efforts haven't been enough and federal funding kick-starts Red Line extension.

• Andrew Stoltmann, Chicago attorney and Northwestern adjunct law professor, joins John to analyze the Tim Mapes perjury trial as it reaches its final chapter. • Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, previews tonight's GOP FNC debate.  • Leigh Giangreco from Crain's has the details on Mayor Johnson's “mansion tax” and how it affects different property owners.  • Plus, Bret Gogoel shares his take on the White Sox big moves from yesterday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Andrew Stoltmann, Chicago attorney and Northwestern adjunct law professor, joins John to analyze the Tim Mapes perjury trial as it reaches its final chapter. • Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, previews tonight's GOP FNC debate.  • Leigh Giangreco from Crain's has the details on Mayor Johnson's “mansion tax” and how it affects different property owners.  • Plus, Bret Gogoel shares his take on the White Sox big moves from yesterday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northwestern University has struggled to manage the fallout from the hazing scandal rocking its athletic department as lawsuits continue to emerge. Meanwhile, what can Chicago leaders learn from other cities and states that have enacted tax hikes on high-end real estate sales like the one under consideration in City Council? Crain's reporter Leigh Giangreco and Alex Nitkin with Illinois Answers project are here to break down those stories plus new laws signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, a virus hitting Chicago's bunnies, and some nearby camping getaways. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you've got a date planned with the love of your life or you're going solo, the holiday is a reminder that the journey to find love can be long and exhausting, but also exhilarating and joyful. And often it can take many dates. City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco and host Jacoby Cochran listen to your best and worst date stories and offer their own insight into Chicago's dating scene. Tomorrow is the last day to vote City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Newsletter in the Reader's Best of Chicago! Find us under the City Life category. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't love snuggling up in front of the TV to rewatch a classic Christmas movie over the holidays? The only thing that would make it better is rewatching a Chicago Christmas movie. The 1995 rom-com “While You Were Sleeping” follows Lucy (Sandra Bullock) — a lonely CTA worker who has been mistaken as the fiancee for a man in a coma (Peter Gallagher). Lucy ends up falling in love with the man's family, especially his brother (Bill Pullman). Host Jacoby Cochran, producer Simone Alicea, and journalist Leigh Giangreco rewatched the film and graded its Chicago-ness. Some news: The families of Brandon Perez and Nathan Billegas are raising money via to cover their funeral expenses after the Benito Juarez High School students were shot and killed Friday while leaving the Pilsen school. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The term "cuffing season" refers to single people looking to couple up for cold weather cuddles, holiday parties, and visiting family now that the summer is over. City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco went to the Logan Square Farmers Market, a popular meeting spot with a reputation for being "horny," to hear from people attending a singles event. Leigh tells host Jacoby Cochran how Chicagoans are pairing up this time of year. Sunday is the last day of the season for the farmers market in Logan Square. Some news:  Apply for mortgage assistance from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Help name one of the Shedd's new sea otters Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington Post contributor Leigh Giangreco talks about her latest piece, Could ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off' really be done? We found out.

We've all watched 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and watched with amazement at the mischief he gets up to throughout the day and think, there's no way that could actually happen. Or is there? Leigh Giangreco, spent her day being Ferris Bueller and had a day off, following his every step. Could 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' really be done? Leigh joined Sean to let him know about her attempt...

We've all watched 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and watched with amazement at the mischief he gets up to throughout the day and think, there's no way that could actually happen. Or is there? Leigh Giangreco, spent her day being Ferris Bueller and had a day off, following his every step. Could 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' really be done? Leigh joined Sean to let him know about her attempt...

Today's episode is with freelance reporter, Buffalo native and Chicago resident Leigh Giangreco.  Her love of journalism started in high school and has led her to a successful career in the news-making space.  With a background in aviation news, Capitol Hill and a whole host of other topics, Leigh finds a way to tell compelling stories that captivate audiences for the nation's top publications.  She also shares a love of the Godfather movies with Lisa and a sharp sense of pitches being a lot like dating.  This is a fun and fresh conversation with a terrific journalist.  Drop in today to meet the fantastic Leigh Giangreco. 

In German law, a person strongly suspected of having committed a crime can be placed in pretrial detention; but a certain percentage of such people are ultimately acquitted. In this podcast, Dr. Jorg Kinzig, Director of the Institute of Criminology, University of Tubingen, discusses his explorations of why this is. What do acquittals entail? Does Germany need a system and policy change? Dr. Kinzig speaks based on his paper “The Acquittal (After Pretrial Detention)—a Rare but Fascinating Phenomenon of the Criminal Justice System”, published in Brill's European Journal of Crime, Criminal Law, and Criminal Justice. Guest: Dr. Jorg KinzigHost: Emily TamkinThis is also our last episode with our beloved host, Emily Tamkin. Next episode onward, we have a new host in Leigh Giangreco. Stay tuned for more!